23 September

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Industrial Design Law in Vietnam: A Comprehensive Overview

[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Download Vietnam does not have a separate industrial design law. Vietnam’s legal framework for industrial design protection is integrated within its broader Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), first enacted in 2005. Rather than having a standalone industrial design law, this comprehensive legislation governs various forms of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs. The IP Law has been amended 03 times to adapt to Vietnam’s evolving economic landscape and to align with international IP standards. KENFOX IP & Law Office provide below a comprehensive overview of legal instruments governing industrial design related matters and historical development of industrial design...

27 June

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Registering Industrial Designs in Vietnam: 6 Mistakes to Avoid and Secrets to Successful Registration

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in Industrial Design, Notable Articles, Vietnam

The unique industrial design (ID) of a product is a key feature that sets it apart and attracts customers for businesses. To protect this creative achievement and maximize profits, registering the ID is of great importance. However, deciding when to file for ID registration – before or after trademark registration, before or after launching the product on the market, and understanding which IDs can or cannot be registered – are issues that not all businesses are well-versed in. A current reality facing businesses is that, due to a lack of understanding of the regulations on ID protection in Vietnam, numerous...

27 June

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Opposing an Industrial Design Application in Vietnam: What secrets to Successful Opposition?

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in Industrial Design, Notable Articles, Vietnam

Upon identifying an industrial design (“ID”) application filed by a competitor that could potentially harm or negatively impact your interests, you have the right to file a Notice of Opposition, officially voicing your objection to the granting of a protection certificate for that ID application. To ensure the success of your Opposition, it is crucial to follow specific steps and implement effective strategies aligned with Vietnam’s IP Laws....

25 June

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New product launch: How to keep your product design from being “stolen”?

Posted by Ly Dinh

in Industrial Design, Notable Articles

For products where the external appearance provides part or all of the brand identity for consumers, protecting the external form is as important as protecting the trademark. The success of a product is often influenced by its external appearance. In a trend where consumers tend to focus on the aesthetics of a product, the appearance of a product can often be equivalent to or, in some cases, more important than its function....

24 June

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IP protection for to-be-launched products in Vietnam: How to optimize?

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in Industrial Design, Notable Articles, Vietnam

Among the 10 ASEAN countries, Vietnam is considered a key market for many foreign businesses, with great development potential. Entering the Vietnamese market with new products offers significant potential, but also presents challenges. However, intellectual property rights (IPRs) are especially crucial in Vietnam, where counterfeiting can be a significant challenge. However, reality shows that many businesses often only care about IPRs protection when they discover that their products have been copied or imitated by a third party. This leads to businesses losing their competitive advantage and making it difficult to handle IPRs infringement....

04 June

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What are Key Considerations for Industrial Design Divisional Application in Vietnam ?

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in Industrial Design, Notable Articles

Industrial design (ID) protection holds significant importance in the business strategies of designers and manufacturers, as it has the potential to enhance the value of products showcasing unique designs and attract customers. In Vietnam, ID can be protected by filing an ID application with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP VIETNAM). In case the ID application meets the protection criteria, it will be granted an industrial design patent. This grants the design patent holder exclusive ownership and usage rights over the granted design, and it also provides the design patent holder with rights to prevent copying or imitation without...

07 June

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Provisional rights to patents and industrial designs in Vietnam – What you need to know?

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in Industrial Design, Notable Articles, Patent

Download Vietnam's emergence as a leading destination for innovation and investment has resulted in a significant increase in patent and industrial design filings. One of the most important features of the Vietnamese IP system is the availability of provisional rights to patents and industrial designs. Provisional rights can provide patent or design owners with significant benefits even before their applications are fully examined and granted. In this article, we will explore what provisional rights are, how they work, certain requirements and limitations to provisional rights, and what patent and industrial design owners need to know to maximize their benefits as well...

06 June

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Profit from Original Industrial Designs in Cambodia

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in Cambodia, Industrial Design

Download 1. Industrial Design in Cambodia is protected under the Law on Patents, Utility Models Certificates and Industrial Design. According to this Law, protection is provided for a period of five years and can be renewed for two consecutive periods of five years. Application has to be submitted to the Registrar of the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy and has to be published in order to provide an opportunity for a third party to oppose the registration. Since Cambodia is a member of the Paris Convention, a priority claim is affordable and the priority date is the date of first filing...

25 April

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Industrial design protection for products under the Hague System – Key to business success in Vietnam

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in Industrial Design, IP Practice

Copying and mimicking the presentation and packaging design of other people's products has become a pretty typical occurrence in many fields. Meanwhile, protection of intellectual property rights (“IP”) for product designs is critical for all businesses since it helps to increase the perceived value of their brand distinctiveness among consumers. This has become even more critical in recent years, as counterfeiting has increased. Establishing intellectual property rights over industrial designs is not straightforward; therefore, before filing an application for protection of an industrial design ("ID"), manufacturers and businesses should consult with IP experts to grasp and comprehend the provisions of...

21 March

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Bảo hộ kiểu dáng công nghiệp cho sản phẩm theo Hệ thống La Hay – chìa khóa thành công cho doanh nghiệp tại Việt Nam

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Sao chép, bắt chước hình thức trình bày, kiểu dáng bao bì sản phẩm của người khác trở thành hiện tượng khá phổ biến trong nhiều lĩnh vực. Bảo vệ quyền sở hữu trí tuệ (“SHTT”) cho kiểu dáng sản phẩm là vô cùng cần thiết đối với mọi doanh nghiệp và góp phần gia tăng trị số phân biệt thương hiệu của mình trong tâm trí người tiêu dùng. Điều này càng trở nên quan trọng hơn khi hàng giả ngày càng gia tăng trong bối cảnh hiện nay. Việc xác lập quyền SHTT đối với Kiểu dáng công...